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Abyssal Impact

Arcanist · Herald of the Tome · Active — base skill and both morphs, exact values.

data retrieved 2026-06-11 · datamined via UESP

At a glance

Class / categoryArcanist
Skill lineHerald of the Tome
Skill typeActive
Morphs2
Base cost2984 Stamina
Unlocks atLevel 20

Base skill & morphs

BASE Abyssal Impact2984 Stamina · unlocks lvl 20

Infuse your arm with abyssal magic to form tentacles that lash out at your foes, dealing 1939 Physical Damage. Enemies are immobilized for 3 seconds and marked with Abyssal Ink for 20 seconds. You deal 5% increased damage to enemies drenched in Abyssal Ink.

MORPH Cephaliarch's Flail2984 Stamina · unlocks lvl 20

Infuse your arm with abyssal magic to form tentacles that lash out at your foes dealing 1939 Physical Damage and generating Crux. Enemies are immobilized for 3 seconds and marked with Abyssal Ink for 20 seconds. If an enemy is hit, you for heal for 1000 Health, once per cast. You deal 5% increased damage to enemies drenched in Abyssal Ink.

MORPH Tentacular Dread3510 Magicka · unlocks lvl 20

Infuse your arm with abyssal magic to form tentacles that lash out at your foes, dealing 2002 Frost Damage. Enemies are immobilized for 3 seconds and marked with Abyssal Ink for 20 seconds. You deal 5% increased damage to enemies drenched in Abyssal Ink. Consume all Crux and increase Tentacular Dread damage by 33% and damage to foes drenched in Abyssal Ink by 2% per Crux spent.

Morph differences

What each morph changes relative to the base skill — exact datamined text only, no recommendation of which to pick.

Abyssal Impact BASE

Infuse your arm with abyssal magic to form tentacles that lash out at your foes, dealing 1939 Physical Damage. Enemies are immobilized for 3 seconds and marked with Abyssal Ink for 20 seconds. You deal 5% increased damage to enemies drenched in Abyssal Ink.

Cephaliarch's Flail MORPH

Changes vs base: Infuse your arm with abyssal magic to form tentacles that lash out at your foes dealing 1939 Physical Damage and generating Crux. If an enemy is hit, you for heal for 1000 Health, once per cast.

Tentacular Dread MORPH

Changes vs base: Infuse your arm with abyssal magic to form tentacles that lash out at your foes, dealing 2002 Frost Damage. Consume all Crux and increase Tentacular Dread damage by 33% and damage to foes drenched in Abyssal Ink by 2% per Crux spent.

FAQ

What are the morphs of Abyssal Impact?

Abyssal Impact has 2 morphs: Cephaliarch's Flail, Tentacular Dread.

What's the difference between the Abyssal Impact morphs?

Cephaliarch's Flail: Infuse your arm with abyssal magic to form tentacles that lash out at your foes dealing 1939 Physical Damage and generating Crux. If an enemy is hit, you for heal for 1000 Health, once per cast.

Tentacular Dread: Infuse your arm with abyssal magic to form tentacles that lash out at your foes, dealing 2002 Frost Damage. Consume all Crux and increase Tentacular Dread damage by 33% and damage to foes drenched in Abyssal Ink by 2% per Crux spent.

How much does Abyssal Impact cost?

2984 Stamina.

Where does Abyssal Impact come from?

Arcanist · Herald of the Tome skill line.